The strike of Mr. Chhetri took India to the final of the 2023 Intercontinental Cup
The recent gesture of Indian talisman Sunil Chhetri during an Intercontinental Cup football match is winning hearts on the internet. Mr. Chhetri announced his wife’s pregnancy in the most epic way.
After scoring the only goal in the 81st minute of the game on Monday, he picked up the ball and tucked it into his jersey, revealing the heartwarming baby party, which was caught on camera. His wife Sonam was shown applauding on the big screen.
Several videos and photos are now popping up on the internet.
Watch the video:
.@chetrisunil11‘s left-footed finish takes the #BlueTigers 🐯 to the #HeroIntercontinentalCup 🏆 DEFINITIVE 💙😍#OFIND ⚔️ #IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/1n081IsM4I
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 12, 2023
After the game, Mr. Chhetri happily announced, “Me and my wife are expecting a baby, I would like to share this with the whole world.”
He added: “This is the way she wanted to announce it. So this is for her and our baby. I generally thought there would be different ways to announce it and share the happiness with everyone and share their blessings, but the cliché keeps its way. I had to do it.”
.@chetrisunil11 had a very special message for it #IndianFootball 💙⚽️🤍#HeroIntercontinentalCup 🏆 #OFIND ⚔️ #BlueTigers 🐯 pic.twitter.com/NTFEPHQCzY
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 12, 2023
The internet loved Mr. Chhetr’s special gesture for his wife. One user commented, “Captain fantastic.”
Another user commented, “Congratulations sir.”
“Legend,” wrote the third user.
The attack by Mr. Chhetri took India to the 2023 Intercontinental Cup Final in a match likely to end in a goalless draw. India dominated Vanuatu for 80 minutes and the Men in Blue found themselves on even terms with the opposition. The hosts created numerous chances, but lacked the sharpness in the last half of the field.
It was the experienced striker’s experience that brought India across the finish line. This victory marked the Indian team’s seventh consecutive victory on home soil, a run built on strong defensive performances. India have kept six clean sheets in their last seven games.
Earlier in the day, Mongolia took on Lebanon in hopes of keeping their winning streak alive. However, things did not turn out as they had imagined. Mongolia were held to a goalless draw after a gritty defensive display meaning three points were enough for India to seal their final berth. India, now top of the table with six points, will play against second-placed Lebanon on Thursday 15 June.
